● Deceased
William Henry Moody
1853–1917 · Supreme Court seat #60 · 1906–1910 · MA
William Henry Moody had served as both Secretary of the Navy and Attorney General before his appointment, but severe rheumatoid arthritis forced his retirement after fewer than four years — one of the shortest tenures of the 20th century.
Appointed By
Theodore Roosevelt
Predecessor
Henry Billings Brown
Confirmed
December 12, 1906
Confirmation Vote
Acclamation
Tenure Began
December 17, 1906
Tenure Ended
November 20, 1910
Reason
Retired